FLHMS & Mothers on the Move organize a Parent Potluck Lunch. Families gathered at Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School Cafeteria and shared food and good times as part of opening the school for the 2005 school year. Mothers on the Move addressed the family social issues of housing and health as part of the gathering.

1st Sep, 2005

FLHMS Home Visits Kicked Off

Fannie Lou Hamer Teachers and Mothers on the Move organizers visit homes. Principal, Lorraine Chanon, Czarina Thelen, MOM Organizer, and teacher, Rachael Wilde, were joined by a news reporter, Ellen Yan, at the home of student Gianell Dooley, and parent, Etrinda Twilley, on Gun Hill Road in the Bronx.

Childrens Aid Society introduces their After School agenda to the parents of Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School and Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School

1st Feb, 2006

Bard College supports student learning at FLHMS

Bard College and FLHMS create curriculum study groups. Bard supports Math/Science teachers loooking at the needs of overage kids and project based learning. Bard History uses essential concepts that engage adults to see what will engage younger learners.

15th Feb, 2006

1st Annual Valentine's Day Dance

Future PA President, Jessica Ortiz, organizes the first annual Valentine's Day Dance. Ms. Ortiz said enthusiatically, "Our kids deserve a little celebration for all their hard work!" With the help of HS Secretary, Arelis Ordonez, the HS Cafeteria is transformed into a dance party. Spin master, Aaron McMickle makes the party rock.

16th Feb, 2006

Values Go to School

In honor ob Black History Month, FLHMS & FLHFHS PA's do a special showin of Jonathan Diamond's film, Values Go to School. This film features Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School. After the film's viewing, parents have small group discussion's of the common values shared by the families and the schools their children attend.

3rd Mar, 2006

PA trip to Studio Museum in Harlem

The FLHMS & FLHFHS PA sponsors two trips to the Studio Museum in Harlem

9th Mar, 2006

2nd Annual Open House for 5th Graders

FLHMS hosts its 2nd Annual Open House for prospective 5th grade families.

21st Mar, 2006

Showcasing Technology in School

Teachers in the Middle School and the High School showcase the use of technology in their classes. FLHMS teacher, Carole Ann Moench share the use of powerpoint to demonstrate student understanding of the constitution through Teaching Matters curriculum. The HS showcases the use of digital portfolio as part of the assessment process.

21st Mar, 2006

FLHMS becomes a School Wide Program

The PA enthusiastically supports FLHMS becoming a School Wide Program. This allows FLHMS to use Title One funds across the school to support learning.

30th Mar, 2006

Honor the Game Basketball Program

CAS sponsors Honor the Game basketball program on Saturdays in the HS gym.

1st Apr, 2006

Children's Aid Afterschool Begins

Our first year with Childrens Aid Society has these offerings: Girls Group run by Carole Ann Moench, Photography Class with Pilar Ramos, Chorus run by Marco Rosales, Counseling Club run by Fatuma.

11th Apr, 2006

Summer Programs

Childrens Aid Society discusses the summer programs available for Middle School students. Programs range from Alvin Ailey Dance Camp, Wagon Road Camp and Sports Camp. The HS features the availability of Summer School Enrichment Programs and Summer Youth Employment.

19th May, 2006

Poetry Jam

Students perform their 1st Poetry Jam with the support of teacher, Dejah Lynch.

19th May, 2006

Trip to New York Aquarium

7th Grade takes students to the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn.

23rd May, 2006

Sceince in School

Science Teacher, Molly Shabvca, shares the results of the Toshiba Grant that allowed HS students to do DNA work with the use of a high powered microscope. Parents also made nominations for the 06-07 PA.

With the help of our PA, FLHMS is able to pull off our first picture day for students.

1st Jun, 2006

Peace in the Family Workshops

FLHMS & FLHFHS work with Educators for Social Responsibility to offer Peace in the Family workshops in the evening. Topics include: Being a Child, Sometimes We All Can Win, Talking it Out, Peacing it All Together.

6th Jun, 2006

PA Elections

The FLHMS Parent Association elects Elizabeth Thomas and Jessica Ortiz as Co-Presidents of the PA. Katrina Davis is elected Recording Secretary, Nora Carreras is elected Corresponding Secretary and Cynthia Betancourt is elected Treasurer.

16th Jun, 2006

2006 Portfolios Submitted

Another successful year of Portfolio Assessment at Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School. 100% of the 6th and 7th grade turned in their portfolios for moving up assessment.

11th Aug, 2006

Growing Up in Cities

19th Sep, 2006

Helping Your Teen with HW

The PA provides a much needed workshop on helping students with homework.

20th Sep, 2006

8th grade Open House and HS Information Session

The 8th grade teachers host an information session about success in the 8th grade and preparing for HS articulation for FLHMS' first graduating class.

CAS and FLHMS host our third Annual Halloween Dance at the HS Cafeteria. Students and staff enjoy the sounds of DJ, Aaron McMickle.

31st Oct, 2007

FLHMS receives low report card scores

FLHMS community is disappoimted in the new Report Card system of the New York City Department of Education. Despite being Incentive winners for student achievement, the DOE designates FLHMS as an "F" school due to lagging progress on test scores. The staff sees this a rallying call and re-works the curriculum show off student achievement.

On the Final Friday of the 2007 year, students and staff gather to celebrate, sing and watch student led performances.

2nd Jan, 2008

FLHMS hosts Childsight Program

FLHMS with CAS host Helen Keller's Childsight Program. This program provides free vision screening and eyeglasses for all students in need.

29th Jan, 2008

Small Schools Conference

FLHMS teachers go to the HS for the Annual Small Schools Conference. Teacher, Sylvia Robb-Malone presents a workshop on Project Based Learning with the help of the Salvadori Center.

30th Jan, 2008

Picture Day

FLHMS students get their photos taken with Lifetouch.

1st Feb, 2008

FLHMS teachers awarded UFT Incentives for Student Achievement

The UFT celebrates the accomplishments of FLHMS students by awarding the teaching staff of FLHMS as 07-08 Perfomance Incentive Winners. FLHMS is one of seven District 12 schools to be awarded.

12th Feb, 2008

FLHMS awarded state of the art Science Lab

The City Council awards FLHMS their own state of the art Science Lab.

25th Mar, 2008

Hunter Mountain Ski Trip for 6th grade

With funding from State Assemblyman, Ruben Diaz, the 6th grade is able to take an enrichment trip to Hunter Mountain.

25th Mar, 2008

7th Grade Trip to Nature's Classroom

After much successful fundraising, the whole 7th grade embarks on a four day adventure to Connecticut's Nature's Classroom Environmental Center. Students and staff return transformed by the experience.

3rd May, 2008

CAS Derby Day

CAS hosts Derby Day for the HS & MS. Derby Day is a fun day of face painting, making crafts, sports competitions, and raffles.

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Click to see New York Cares Volunteers Working Hard at FLHMS
New York Cares volunteers work long and hard to uplift the hallways of Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School. Volunteers also give classrooms a boost by leveling books in the libraries. Organizer, AP Stephen Walton is thrilled by the quality of work by the volunteers. "It will make a difference in the lives of our students!", says Walton.

1st Feb, 2010

Fannie Lou Panthers win against IS98

6th Feb, 2010

Principal, Lorraine Chanon, receives Incentive Bonus from CSA

The CSA recognizes the efforts of Principal Lorraine Chanon in creating a school of student achievement. The principal is one of several Distict 12 schools awarded a bonus based on the improved performance of FLHMS students.